lynnskin's Journal, 17 July 2012

I've been off track for almost a week now. My exercise schedule, good eating habits, free time and energy are shot. I've decided to give myself a break for a little while until I get my footing back. Recovering from a eating binge is only one meal away. It will have to be tomorrow. Today we had a business breakfast that lasted all day.

Since I have no will power for a couple of days, I ate a half a bagel, and then went back for another half. Once I eat carbs I crave more carbs and so the day went. I ate nothing else but bagels and pastries like an addiction. I have to admit I enjoyed it.

This won't last long because ultimately I like how it feels to eat healthy, clean foods and exercise. The hangover I get from eating processed foods and sugar leaves me sleepy, hungry and out of control. However, this time I am not beating myself up for falling off the wagon. The bagels were delicious.

Good for not beating yourself up - just allow it to be a bump in your usual good choices. I find when I exercise, I tend to just eat better otherwise the workouts are killer. You will get back to your bike, your swimming and spin class and naturally get back your healthy food.